Ohio vs Northern Illinois Basketball Odds

The Bobcats will play the Huskies on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 3:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Ohio and Northern Illinois are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, February 21st, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Ohio currently has a 96.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Northern Illinois is 93.67.
Away Ohio - Ohio starts this game with a 3-7 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the MAC Conference for away team wins.
Home Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois meets Ohio boasting a 6-4 record as a home team. They currently rank 8th in the MAC Conference for home team wins.
Conference Win Percentage - Ohio currently ranks 4th (0.571) in the MAC Conference, with Northern Illinois now standing 9th (0.308) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 MAC Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
Overall Win Percentage - Ohio has a 0.519 overall win percentage, with Northern Illinois matching up with a 0.360 overall win percentage.
Team Records - Ohio currently possesses 14-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Northern Illinois has tallied a 9-16 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Ohio battles Northern Illinois in a clash of college basketball titans. Ohio: 14-13, Northern Illinois: 9-16, both teams on a win streak.

The MAC Conference standings are crucial for tournament seedings. Ohio: 8-6, Northern Illinois: 4-9. It's a battle for the top spot. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.

Ohio looks to extend their winning streak, while Northern Illinois aims to upset. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Bobcats at Huskies Odds

**Best Point Spread Betting Odds**
Underdog Northern Illinois	Favorite Ohio
+6.5 -118 BetMGM Bet	-6.5 -102 BetMGM Bet

Ohio has a -6.5 -102 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. Northern Illinois has a +6.5 -118 point spread at BetMGM OH. Northern Illinois is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

**Best Total Betting Odds**
Over	Under
150.5 o -110 BetMGM Bet	150.5 u -110 BetMGM Bet

BetMGM has the best over line of 150.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 150.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

**Best Moneyline Betting Odds**
Underdog Northern Illinois	Favorite Ohio
+220 BetMGM Bet	-275 BetMGM Bet

Ohio is the -275 moneyline favorite. Risk $275 to win $100 on Ohio at BetMGM. Northern Illinois is the +220 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $220 on Northern Illinois. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Ohio vs Northern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Ohio is a -6.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Northern Illinois is a +6.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Ohio vs Northern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

The best over line is 150.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 150.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Ohio vs Northern Illinois College Basketball game on Saturday, February 21st, 2026?

Ohio is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Northern Illinois is a +220 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

College Basketball Odds Example

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Game	BetMGM Bet
Ohio Northern Illinois 2/21/26 3:00pm EST	-6.5 -102 +6.5 -118

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Underdog Northern Illinois - Northern Illinois bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.

A +6.5 Northern Illinois underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.

Favorite Ohio - Ohio bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.

A -6.5 Ohio favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Ohio at Northern Illinois Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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	BetMGM Bet
Ohio Northern Illinois First to 5 Points 2/21/26 3:00pm EST	-145 +105 Bet
Ohio Northern Illinois First to 10 Points 2/21/26 3:00pm EST	-155 +110 Bet
Ohio Northern Illinois First to 15 Points 2/21/26 3:00pm EST	-165 +120 Bet
Ohio Northern Illinois Game to Overtime 2/21/26 3:00pm EST	Yes +850 No -3000 Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Ohio, Northern Illinois
Team	W-L	Win%	Home	Away	Conf	CGB	Conf%	Strk
Ohio	15-17	0.469	10-6	4-8	9-9	+9	0.500	L4
Northern Illinois	9-21	0.300	6-7	3-14	4-14	+14	0.222	L5

Ohio & Northern Illinois Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

Ohio Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Ohio YR: futures available

Northern Illinois Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Northern Illinois YR: futures available

Ohio & Northern Illinois Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Ohio vs Northern Illinois College Basketball Game

Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, February 21st, 2026 at 3:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Ohio vs Northern Illinois Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Ohio vs Northern Illinois Game.
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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